ACL is an official #Census21 Support Center. We’re offering free and friendly support to anyone who needs it at locations across Essex. The Census Support Centres are funded by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) and managed by Good Things Foundation, one of the UK’s leading social change charities. This partnership means that people can…
View the latest Community & Family learning newsletter for upcoming events, activities and other news. Latest courses to support parents, grandparents, carers and anyone supporting young people in Essex based on a thematic offer including: Wellbeing – mental health support, exercise and nutrition, mindfulness, and financial wellbeing Parenting English and Maths Qualifications and Employment Specialist…
Try something new! You can now enrol on a taster cookery session with us at ACL. You can try your hand at pasta making, tray bakes or how to cook a meal on a budget. These one-day sessions are a great opportunity to learn a new skill and try before enrolling on a full course…
WILLIAM Martin Schools are celebrating that they have successfully continued to provide Parent workshops to their school community throughout both National Lockdowns. Bonnie Jones, Pastoral Manager, has worked tirelessly alongside Joanne Ingall, Adult Community Learning (ACL) to ensure that the ACL workshops, which support an increasing number of William Martin families have continued, despite moving over…
Apprenticeships are a great way to grow your workforce and harness talent. They can help you attract and retain the best employees for your business by upskilling employees and introducing innovative ideas and skills into your business – especially with the government offering to fund potentially all the training costs. Employers will receive £3,000 for…
Le completed her Level 5 Operational Management apprenticeship and is using the skills learnt to complement her role as Senior Researcher at Essex County Council. She explains to us how the programme has impacted and benefited her role. What impact has your programme had on your job role/ workplace skills? It has enhanced my skills,…
Message from Katherine Burns, Principal Each time we send out the ACL newsletter, I am struck by how much positive work is going on within the organisation. What I take from this is a real sense of commitment and passion not just for ACL and our learners but also how we look out for each…
Your class will be returning to centre from week beginning 8th March, unless advised otherwise. To ensure we transition back to our centres as safely as possible, could we ask all learners to read the safety information below. If you are currently shielding or are unable to attend next week, we look forward to welcoming…
Staff update from Katherine Burns, Principal Dear colleague, I hope everyone is enjoying the recent sunny weather and slightly longer days, it’s hard to beat the feeling that comes with the start of Spring. This coupled with the recent announcement of the roadmap, hopefully brings some reassurance that we’re on the way to brighter times…